Use the shamanic powers and magick of ancient women from the Norse regions, Middle East, Greece, India and the Celtic areas -- all in their original forms, stripped of overlying patriarchal interpretations and symbols. Find over 50 spells specifically created to answer the needs of women, Use the runes, ogham alphabet, shamanic stones, and Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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Page 210The Valkyrie assuming of animal form is not the same as the berserker. The
berserkers were men who belonged to an Odhinn cult. Once these men took on
the animal form, they exhibited little, if any, humanity. They fought without armor,
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Page 264The shamans did magick, conjuration, incantations, and spells to control people, animals, divine or demonic entities, and inanimate beings. Shamanism was the
privilege of a gifted, chosen few. Only the highest grade of sorcerer was allowed
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Page 265Trees and animals were considered older and wiser than humans and were their
ancestors. Animals were believed to possess superior powers. For this reason,
specific animals were never killed or eaten. Certain trees marked a sacred zone ...

About the author (1996)

A native of the Pacific Northwest, author D.J. Conway has studied the occult fields for over 35 years. Her quest for knowledge has covered every aspect of Paganism and Wicca to New Age and Eastern philosophies; plus history, the magical arts, philosophy, customs, mythologies and folklore. In 1998, she was voted Best Wiccan and New Age author by Silver Chalice , a Pagan magazine.Conway is the author ofnbsp; more than 20 nonfictionnbsp; books including: Celtic Magic (Llewellyn), Dancing with Dragons (Llewellyn), Mystical Dragon Magic (Llewellyn), The Ancient Art of Faery Magick (10 Speed Press), and The Little Book of Candle Magic (10 Speed Press).She lives a rather quiet life, with most of her time spent researching and writing.nbsp;